The AASV Student Recruitment Committee is accepting applications for veterinary students interested in serving as the alternate student delegate on the AASV Board of Directors.
The student delegates represent student interests and serve as nonvoting members of the AASV board. This experience will provide the students with a unique perspective on the inner workings of the AASV. The term of service is 2 years: the first year as alternate student delegate, and the second year as the student delegate.
The alternate student delegate and student delegate are required to attend the AASV board’s two meetings each year: the spring meeting held during the AASV Annual Meeting, and the fall meeting, which is usually held in October. The student delegate presents a summary of board activities to the student membership at the student breakfast during the AASV Annual Meeting and should reemphasize all student opportunities in AASV to the AASV student members at that time. In addition, the delegate and alternate delegate are voting members of the AASV Student Recruitment Committee and are invited to participate in committee conference calls and meetings. The delegates receive reimbursement to cover travel and lodging expenses for the fall board meeting and transportation expenses for the spring meeting.
Interested students must be members of AASV in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. Applicants are required to submit the following documentation to the AASV (902 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220-1703; E-mail: aasv@aasv.org):
- an introductory letter, not to exceed one page, explaining why they want to serve as the alternate student delegate for AASV and their level of interest and background in swine medicine;
- a one-page resume featuring the student’s interest and experience in production medicine, particularly swine medicine; and
- a statement of recommendation from the student’s AASV faculty advisor.
The deadline for submission of necessary documentation is January 31, 2008.